Home Health Aide Jobs in Sacramento, CA

A Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a pivotal role in the nursing industry by providing personal care to patients who require assistance with daily tasks within their homes. HHAs often work with the elderly, the chronically ill, and those recovering from injury or surgery who may be unable to care for themselves. They assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management and sometimes, transportation to medical appointments. They also monitor patients' vital signs, illness symptoms, and physical and emotional well-being, providing a critical link between the patient and the healthcare team.

Key skills that a Home Health Aide should possess include compassion, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility. Additionally, they must be trained in basic emergency response and understanding of safety and sanitation procedures. Certification requirements may differ by location, but most HHAs should have a high school diploma, complete a state approved training program and pass a competency examination. Prior to becoming a Home Health Aide, one might have held positions such as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or a caregiver, roles that involve direct care provision and allow for the accumulation of relevant experience.

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Caregiver - Immediate Openings

  • Home Instead
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Caregiver / Home Care Aide

  • Home Instead
  • Gold River, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Gold River, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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Caregiver - Weekly Pay

  • Home Instead
  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties. Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence....

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PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Hourly Pay: $19 Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs....

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Certified Home Hospice Aide

  • Sutter Health
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Provides personal care and related non-professional household services necessary to meet the hygiene, activities of daily living (ADL), and comfort needs of the homebound patient in alignment with affiliate...

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Lead Direct Support Professional PRN

  • Merakey
  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

care, communication, and social skill development....

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Personal Care Assistant

  • Maxim Healthcare
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Dorado Hills, CA (23 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs....

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Special Needs Caregiver 2 Days Per Week

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Private pay 2pm to Midnight Wednesday 7am to 7pm Friday Two 12 hour days Caregiving for special needs young man in our family's home. Our team will train you fully however some previous caregiving...

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Group Home Caregiver

  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carmichael, CA (9 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person...

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Private Caregiver/Urgently hiring Spanish speakers!

  • AccentCare, Inc.
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You...

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Caregiver -Assisted Living - Part Time

  • Ivy Park
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as specified in the resident's service and care plan....

In Person Part Time

Home Health Aide (HHA)

  • HealthFlex Home Health Services
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: Home Health Aides (HHA) provide essential support to individuals in their homes, assisting with personal care tasks such as but not limited to bathing, dressing, medication reminders...

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Part Time Memory Care Caregiver

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

This includes bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from programs and meals according to the individual service plan and individualized interventions....

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Caregiver (Valid Drivers License Needed)

  • TheKey LLC
  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Davis, CA (17 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times...

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Direct Support Professional

  • Merakey
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 6 days ago

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.6%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in Sacramento, CA
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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